Fire in Listowel contained to second-storey apartment: police

The same stretch of Listowel that was closed for a lengthy police standoff two weeks ago was sealed off again Thursday as firefighters battled a structure fire.

Main Street between Victoria and Barber avenues was temporarily closed while emergency responders were on scene. Firefighters contained the blaze to an upper-level apartment and no injuries were reported, according to a Perth County OPP spokesperson.

Hours later an alleged impaired driver was nabbed nearby on Line 86. Shortly after 3 a.m. Friday, police arrested a 41-year-old Centre Wellington resident. He is currently facing two charges and will be in Stratford court later this month.

Meanwhile, police have charged a 32-year-old Stratford woman with racing. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday a car was driving twice the speed limit on Perth Line 34 near Dublin, police say. The woman’s vehicle was impounded and she will be in Stratford court next month.